Portland backflow test report: where it goes, the deadline, and how to file it
Where Portland Water Bureau takes the backflow test report, by when, and how to file it, from its own bylaw, form and pages. Checked 2026-09-26.
- Where the report goes
- The tester emails the completed PDF test report to the Water Bureau, or posts it.
- Source: OAR 333-061-0070(16), Oregon Health Authority drinking water rules (effective 1 January 2026)
- The deadline
- Within 10 business days of the test
- “Your tester will submit a backflow test report to the Water Bureau within 10 business days.”
- Source: Portland City Code 21.30.320; Oregon Administrative Rule 333-061-0070(16)(a)
- How often the assembly is tested
- At least once a year.
- Source: Portland City Code 21.30.320; Oregon Administrative Rule 333-061-0070(16)(a)
Other cities: backflow test reports by city.